The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in Math. The lowest is 27% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Sullivan Elementary School
Sullivan Elementary School is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade, part of the Southwest School Corporation. It sits in the town of Sullivan, Indiana, the county seat of Sullivan County. Housing values in the community are noticeably below national and state benchmarks, making the area relatively affordable for homebuyers. The unemployment rate nationally sits in a range that is historically moderate.
The school enrolls a large student body for an elementary school. The student population is overwhelmingly white, with small shares of students who identify as two or more races, Asian, Black, or Hispanic. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which indicates a substantial share of families with lower household incomes.
State testing results are available for grades three through five. On the ILEARN assessments, which measure proficiency in math, English language arts, science, and social studies, the school’s overall proficiency numbers fall in a range that places it somewhere above the midpoint among the three districts in Sullivan County. Looking at the individual subjects, the largest share of students met or exceeded the standard in math, with about two in five students scoring proficient or above. In English language arts, the rate was lower, with just over one in four students reaching that bar. Science and social studies results showed roughly one in three students proficient. Participation in the tests was very high, which means the results reflect virtually the entire tested student body.
Because this school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the data does not include information on chronic absenteeism or disciplinary actions. Similarly, staffing ratios, course access details, and special population counts for students with disabilities or English learners are not available in the record. A parent wanting those specifics would need to ask the school directly.
No recent changes of note were found for the Southwest School Corporation in publicly available sources. The district appears to have been operating without major referendums, curriculum overhauls, or budget shifts that would alter the day-to-day experience for families in the near term.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. It is a large elementary school in a small, affordable community, serving a predominantly white student body with a notable share of families navigating lower incomes. The academic outcomes across tested subjects are modest, with math being the relative strength and English language arts an area where a parent may want to follow up with the school about instructional supports or curriculum. The school’s position within its county’s districts sits above the middle of the pack, not at the top. Without detailed program offerings or teacher data in the record, the best next step for a serious inquiry would be a direct visit and conversation with the principal about class size, reading intervention, and enrichment opportunities.
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